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I’ve decided 2023 is the year I’m going to take a break from island getaways and go on a cold vacation: The Alps, here I come—and I have to make sure my packing game is strong. I’m checking off everything I need for a cold climate: ski jacket, cabin shoes, comfy sweats, gloves, and more. And I wouldn’t think of leaving my go-to beauty products behind, so I’m packing a condensed skincare routine and a lip gloss (or two). If cold weather is also in your future, take a look at the 30 fashion editor–approved winter must-haves below.
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We understand that the act of self-care varies from person to person. For my mum, it looks like a glass of wine or a piece of expensive chocolate. For my sister, it’s splurging on a new workout outfit for her morning bootcamp. For me, it’s a long bubble bath and spending time with a sex toy. Maybe you’re more of a morning meditation person. Perhaps you’d rather curate a skincare routine or indulge in a trendy piece of jewellery. Whatever your self-care looks like, we hope we can help get rid of your Valentine’s Day stress. Give your brain and body some extra TLC and keep scrolling to shop 20 self-care gift ideas for the best, most relaxing solo Valentine’s Day of your life. Because nobody knows how to love you like you.
Admittedly, I’ve been on a clitoral-sucking vibrator bender for the last few weeks, and I was thrilled to receive something insertable. So, without further ado, I took out the Kurve and tried to turn it on. It was harder than I anticipated. The Kurve’s claim to fame is its patented Treble and Bass dual motor, the two halves working in tandem to create a customizable vibration. I pressed what looked like the “on” button for a few seconds, and nothing happened. I tried again. Nothing. I flipped through the instruction manual, hoping for enlightenment, but the diagrams were impossible to decipher (seriously, is it so hard to add text to a manual?). After about five desperate minutes, I pulled up the Hot Octopuss website where the toy’s page explained plainly how to get those motors running. As instructed, I held both plus buttons for two seconds, and finally, the dual motors whirred to life.
